According to Manchester Evening News, Manchester United will not enter into negotiations with Barcelona if they request another loan deal for Marcus Rashford, and this could also jeopardize a potential move for Alex Balde.

Barcelona's refusal to activate the mandatory purchase clause for Rashford has angered Manchester United. Barcelona hoped to sign Rashford for a fee lower than the previously agreed £26 million, while Manchester United believes that given the player's abilities, the £26 million offer was already extremely reasonable.

After the purchase option expired, Spanish media reported that Barcelona hopes to loan Rashford again, but Manchester United has no intention of resuming negotiations.

Sources within Manchester United confirm that if the Catalan club proposes another loan deal, Manchester United will not engage in talks. Consequently, relations between the two clubs have cooled. Manchester United is unhappy with how the La Liga giants handled the entire situation, and this tension could affect a potential deal for Alex Balde.

Garry Monk hopes to sign a left-back before the transfer window closes. Luke Shaw played in every Premier League match last season, becoming the fifth player in club history to do so, but he cannot sustain the intensity of playing twice weekly.

Alex Balde is a backup target for Manchester United in the final week of the transfer window. The ideal left-back signing for Manchester United is Lewis Hall, but Newcastle has made clear they will not sell Hall this summer, forcing Manchester United to consider other options.

Barcelona has Cancelo and Esparto in their squad, both capable of playing left-back, which makes Alex Balde's future uncertain. After Alex Balde was left out of Barcelona's squad last weekend, speculation about his departure intensified.

Flick explained that Alex Balde was excluded because he needed to sort out his personal mindset given the uncertainty surrounding his future.

When asked about Alex Balde's situation at a press conference, Flick added: "It's a difficult question. He is a very talented player. The key question is whether he has the confidence to fight for his position on the pitch. That is what I expect from all my players."

Balde's omission from the squad widely suggests he will leave Barcelona before the transfer window closes, but sources within Manchester United have played down the possibility of signing the defender.

Following the Rashford incident, the dynamics between the two clubs are very delicate. Manchester United's refusal to accept a reduced purchase price for Rashford is justified, and it is now quite possible that Barcelona may also refuse to make concessions in the Alex Balde deal.

Spanish sources indicate that Alex Balde is valued at approximately £30 million, and Barcelona is unwilling to loan him out, even with a purchase option or mandatory clause included in the deal.

Manchester United is unlikely to spend £30 million on a left-back, as the club plans to pursue Hall again next summer. Loaning Alex Balde would have been a suitable option for Manchester United, but since Manchester United did not compromise on the Rashford deal, why should Barcelona make concessions?

It should be noted that suggestions of Barcelona's probable unwillingness to compromise stems from Manchester United's refusal to meet their demands regarding Rashford, and this is in no way criticism of Manchester United. Manchester United's firm "pay in full or no deal" stance is commendable and was the right decision.

However, it may have damaged their chances of signing Alex Balde before the transfer window closes. Even if both sides could find common ground, Alex Balde still has two years remaining on his Barcelona contract, giving Barcelona strong grounds to insist on a permanent transfer only.

If Barcelona loaned Alex Balde to Manchester United for a season, his contract would enter its final year upon his return to Camp Nou, significantly diminishing his resale value and putting the club at a disadvantage in future negotiations regarding his departure.

This is why Barcelona prefers to sell Alex Balde permanently. However, if Manchester United agrees to Barcelona's terms, their transfer budget for acquiring a left-back to pursue Hall next summer would be squeezed; Manchester United needs maximum financial flexibility to attempt to sign Hall.

It is clear that Manchester United's football director Matt Hargreaves is highly respected in the industry for his excellent negotiating skills, but he is not a magician. In the final days of the transfer window, he may need to work miracles to make this deal happen.

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